Drugs in Sport

Question 1

what is an ergogenic affect

Answer 1

enhanced work output or capacity effect

Question 2

what are the 2 basic ways ergogenic aids work

Answer 2

1) improve capacity of muscles and cardiovascular system to work longer and harder

2) prevents nervous system from functioning normally by overriding the built in controls

Question 3

what are physiological reasons for using ergogenic aids

Answer 3

-increase performance
-speed up recovery time
-allows athletes to compete while injured
-increase training intensity
-improve appearance
-to compete with others

Question 4

what are problems with drug tetsing

Answer 4

-drugs don’t stay in system long
-money
-can’t test everyone
-testing behind

Question 5

what are doping control solutions

Answer 5

-random testing
-athletes are responsible
-out of competition testing
-saving samples/biological passport
-suspensions